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empiricism

noun
/ɛmˈpɪrɪˌsɪzəm/

Meaning

the theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience

Example Sentences

Empiricism argues that knowledge comes from experience and observation.

Synonyms

experientialism, realism, pragmatism, observation-based theory

Antonyms

rationalism, idealism

Collocations

empiricism in philosophy, empiricism vs rationalism, modern empiricism

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